20 May,2017 01:22 PM IST | | Shilpi Sampad
Actor's longstanding dream to set up scholarship fund for disadvantaged students finally taking shape
Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput may have dropped out of engineering college to pursue a career in showbiz, but the importance of academics isn't lost on him. Two years ago, the actor started work on setting up a scholarship fund to help economically weaker students pursue higher education. Now, we hear, his plans are finally taking shape.
Says a source, "He comes from a middle class family and knows how expensive higher studies can be, especially for economically weaker students. He has been in discussion with his college friends, seniors and professors to launch a merit-based scholarship."
To start with, the actor intends to sponsor the education of at least two deserving students every year, the source adds.
Speaking to mid-day, Sushant says, "My mother would always tell me that basic education has a huge bearing on one's thought process and decision making abilities. So, even if you get into a creative profession like acting, [academic] learning will open your mind to think analytically. This small initiative on my part will, hopefully, make a difference."
